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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.70, 12,892.91 and 5,364.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.70, 12,892.91 and 5,364.05 is: 7,402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.70 : 12,892.91 = 5,364.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.70/12,892.91 = 5,364.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.70x = 12,892.91 × 5,364.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.70x = 69,158,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,158,213.89/9,342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.38

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